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If nothing is done to improve Social Security, benefits will have to be reduced by about 25 percent. We are encouraging the candidates to tell voters how they would make Social Security sustainable for future generations. Tell us your story about what Social Security means to your family.

AARP Foundation is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season by recruiting interested Delawareans. Tax-Aide is an AARP Foundation program that offers free tax filing help for those who need it most, especially adults 50 and older, during the tax season.

Bruce Smith, 71 year old AARP member and activist from Woodbridge, Virginia

Lorraine Bratton of Roanoke is a veteran AARP volunteer. She has been active with the Take A Stand campaign, attending candidate events and representing Take A Stand at community activities. This is her report from a recent campaign event she attended.

It pays to look closely at your credit card statement. You may see a "test charge," - a small charge, like $1. It may seem insignificant but it could be a sign tat a scammer has stolen your credit card and is testing it with a small amount to see if it works. Some merchants legitimately place a test charge on your account appearing to come from gas stations or hotel; these charges eventually drop off. But if you see a small charge and can't identify the merchant, contact your credit card company immediately.

Throughout your life you've paved your own path, so why should your retirement be any different?

Article by Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania State Director

WASHINGTON, DC — “Opinions on who won Sunday night’s Presidential debate will vary but who lost is clear: the millions of American voters who want to understand how the candidates would keep Social Security strong for future generations,” AARP Senior Vice President, Campaigns, John Hishta said.

Joyce Nelson of Moss Point has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2016 AARP Mississippi Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

By Rebecca DeNell